Loran

Q: Is Loran a boy or girl name?

Loran is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #25874, and as a girl name it ranks #36483.

Q: How popular is the name Loran?

Loran is ranked #25874 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ l-AWR-an ]

Boy Name #25,874 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Loran is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-AWR-an.

Parents who love the name Loran often also consider Louise, Lottie, Lola .

Popularity Over Time

#25,874

Current Rank

Peaked 1961 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #25,874
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Lor Loy Lorie

Middle Name Ideas

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Loran Damian

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Loran Angel

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Loran Adriel

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Loran Brooks

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Loran Dominic

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Loran Bennett

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Loran Andrew

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Loran Charles

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Loran Diego

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Loran Jayden

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Also a Girl Name

Loran is also used as a girl name, ranked #36483.

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Similar Names

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Louise Girl Germanic Lottie Girl Germanic via French Lola Girl Spanish, from Dolores Lou Girl Germanic Louisa Girl Old Frankish/Germanic Lora Girl Latin Lois Girl Greek Loretta Girl Latin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Loran

Is Loran a boy or girl name?

Loran is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #25874. As a girl name, it is ranked #36483. Loran is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Loran?

Loran is pronounced l-AWR-an.

How popular is the name Loran?

Loran is currently ranked #25874 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Loran?

Common nicknames for Loran include Lor, Loy, and Lorie.

Is Loran a common or rare name?

Loran is an uncommon name, ranked #25874 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Loran

Loran is a boy name .

Is Loran a boy or girl name? Loran is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #25,874 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #36,483. Loran is more commonly used as a boy name.

Loran is currently ranked #25,874 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Loran include Lor, Loy, and Lorie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.